Anxiety Therapists in Citrus Heights, CA
“You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.” — John 13:7
Dynasty Herron carries this verse as a guiding reminder that healing often begins quietly, long before the full meaning or clarity arrives. Her work is rooted in the belief that transformation unfolds in small, intentional steps—and that no one should have to walk through emotional pain or uncertainty alone.
“You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.” — John 13:7
Dynasty Herron carries this verse as a guiding reminder that healing often begins quietly, long before the full meaning or clarity arrives. Her work is rooted in the belief that transformation unfolds in small, intentional steps—and that no one should have to walk through emotional pain or uncertainty alone.
Rochelle has supported clients through stress, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, family issues, senior life transitions, and the complex emotional demands of caregiving.
Rochelle Van Driel, LMFT, creates a welcoming, judgment-free environment where clients can safely explore their thoughts, feelings, and life experiences. She believes that healing begins when individuals feel genuinely heard and supported, and her work centers on helping clients uncover and strengthen the inner resources that already exist within them. Rochelle partners with clients to navigate personal transitions, emotional challenges, and moments of uncertainty with empathy, respect, and a steady therapeutic presence.
Rochelle has supported clients through stress, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, family issues, senior life transitions, and the complex emotional demands of caregiving.
Rochelle Van Driel, LMFT, creates a welcoming, judgment-free environment where clients can safely explore their thoughts, feelings, and life experiences. She believes that healing begins when individuals feel genuinely heard and supported, and her work centers on helping clients uncover and strengthen the inner resources that already exist within them. Rochelle partners with clients to navigate personal transitions, emotional challenges, and moments of uncertainty with empathy, respect, and a steady therapeutic presence.
I have a passion for helping individuals find inner balance and emotional well-being through Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). If you find yourself struggling with impulsiveness, intense and unmanageable emotions, unstable relationships, or low self-confidence, you've come to the right place. In our warm and inviting sessions, I provide a nonjudgmental space where you can explore the challenges that are affecting your life.
I have a passion for helping individuals find inner balance and emotional well-being through Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). If you find yourself struggling with impulsiveness, intense and unmanageable emotions, unstable relationships, or low self-confidence, you've come to the right place. In our warm and inviting sessions, I provide a nonjudgmental space where you can explore the challenges that are affecting your life.
Elijah Gildea is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with more than 20 years of experience helping individuals navigate emotional challenges, relationship struggles, and major life transitions. His work is grounded in the belief that therapy should be a collaborative and encouraging experience—one where clients feel supported, understood, and empowered to move toward meaningful change.
Elijah Gildea is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with more than 20 years of experience helping individuals navigate emotional challenges, relationship struggles, and major life transitions. His work is grounded in the belief that therapy should be a collaborative and encouraging experience—one where clients feel supported, understood, and empowered to move toward meaningful change.
I work with teens and adults, tackling issues like depression, anxiety, self-worth, trauma, and substance use.
Taking the first step toward mental health support can feel daunting, but you don’t have to go it alone. Reaching out for help is a true act of courage, and I’m here to make sure you feel heard, understood, and supported. With me, you’ll have someone who listens without judgment, offers guidance when needed, and isn’t afraid to gently challenge you to grow. My goal is to help you build the skills to face life’s challenges confidently and, when you’re ready, move forward on your own—knowing I’m here as a safety net if needed.
I work with teens and adults, tackling issues like depression, anxiety, self-worth, trauma, and substance use.
Taking the first step toward mental health support can feel daunting, but you don’t have to go it alone. Reaching out for help is a true act of courage, and I’m here to make sure you feel heard, understood, and supported. With me, you’ll have someone who listens without judgment, offers guidance when needed, and isn’t afraid to gently challenge you to grow. My goal is to help you build the skills to face life’s challenges confidently and, when you’re ready, move forward on your own—knowing I’m here as a safety net if needed.
I’m a warm, open-minded clinician who works with adults to manage anxiety, process complex emotions, and strengthen self-worth.
Our first session is an opportunity to get to know each other and ensure therapy feels like a good fit. We’ll talk about what brings you in, your goals, and any questions you have. This initial session also includes a gentle intake to help me understand your background and needs, all at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
I’m a warm, open-minded clinician who works with adults to manage anxiety, process complex emotions, and strengthen self-worth.
Our first session is an opportunity to get to know each other and ensure therapy feels like a good fit. We’ll talk about what brings you in, your goals, and any questions you have. This initial session also includes a gentle intake to help me understand your background and needs, all at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
I found the world to be woefully lacking in safe places. So I became one. - J. Warren Welch
As a therapist, it has been an honor to walk alongside others as they experience some of the most difficult moments that life has to offer. I take a collaborative, compassionate, and transparent approach to therapy, believing that people are best equipped to create a life that's meaningful for them when they feel seen, understood, and respected for who they are today.
I found the world to be woefully lacking in safe places. So I became one. - J. Warren Welch
As a therapist, it has been an honor to walk alongside others as they experience some of the most difficult moments that life has to offer. I take a collaborative, compassionate, and transparent approach to therapy, believing that people are best equipped to create a life that's meaningful for them when they feel seen, understood, and respected for who they are today.
Deanna Spence, LCSW, is dedicated to truly understanding each client’s unique circumstances, challenges, and goals. She believes that meaningful change begins with feeling fully seen and heard, and she offers a supportive environment where clients can openly explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Deanna takes a collaborative approach, working alongside clients to identify strengths, uncover new perspectives, and develop practical strategies that support growth and emotional well-being.
Deanna Spence, LCSW, is dedicated to truly understanding each client’s unique circumstances, challenges, and goals. She believes that meaningful change begins with feeling fully seen and heard, and she offers a supportive environment where clients can openly explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Deanna takes a collaborative approach, working alongside clients to identify strengths, uncover new perspectives, and develop practical strategies that support growth and emotional well-being.
Has this struggle caused you to feel sad, worried, or unhealthy?
I have over 15 years of experience working with clients of all ages, backgrounds, and mental health issues. I believe in the power of retraining our brains to see the world differently. I take a supportive direct approach to addressing the problematic thinking patterns that might be keeping you stuck.
Has this struggle caused you to feel sad, worried, or unhealthy?
I have over 15 years of experience working with clients of all ages, backgrounds, and mental health issues. I believe in the power of retraining our brains to see the world differently. I take a supportive direct approach to addressing the problematic thinking patterns that might be keeping you stuck.
I work with clients who struggle with subtance abuse, alcohol, depression, anxiety, abandonment/trust issues related to family dynamics.
Arleen Tello is an Associate Marriage & Family Therapist at Lumen Health with two decades of experience supporting individuals affected by substance use disorder, addiction, and emotional challenges. After years of working in addiction treatment, she expanded her education to deepen her understanding of mental health and broaden the ways she can support clients on their journey toward healing. Her passion for this work is evident—she loves what she does and brings warmth, dedication, and genuine care to every session.
I work with clients who struggle with subtance abuse, alcohol, depression, anxiety, abandonment/trust issues related to family dynamics.
Arleen Tello is an Associate Marriage & Family Therapist at Lumen Health with two decades of experience supporting individuals affected by substance use disorder, addiction, and emotional challenges. After years of working in addiction treatment, she expanded her education to deepen her understanding of mental health and broaden the ways she can support clients on their journey toward healing. Her passion for this work is evident—she loves what she does and brings warmth, dedication, and genuine care to every session.
He specializes in supporting clients navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, family conflict, identity exploration, LGBTQ+ experiences, and work-related stress.
Ricardo integrates a wide range of therapeutic modalities CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, Strength-Based approaches, Client-Centered therapy, and Psychodynamic/Psychoanalytic insights. This combination allows him to address both present-day challenges and the deeper emotional patterns that influence thoughts, behaviors, and relationships.
He specializes in supporting clients navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, family conflict, identity exploration, LGBTQ+ experiences, and work-related stress.
Ricardo integrates a wide range of therapeutic modalities CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, Strength-Based approaches, Client-Centered therapy, and Psychodynamic/Psychoanalytic insights. This combination allows him to address both present-day challenges and the deeper emotional patterns that influence thoughts, behaviors, and relationships.
Her specialties include addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma, women’s issues, and self-esteem.
Anna Murray, LMFT brings a warm, soulful, and deeply supportive presence to her work as a therapist. With a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University of Santa Barbara and a Bachelor of Science in Child Development and Psychology from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, she blends strong clinical training with years of experience across multiple mental health settings.
Her specialties include addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma, women’s issues, and self-esteem.
Anna Murray, LMFT brings a warm, soulful, and deeply supportive presence to her work as a therapist. With a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University of Santa Barbara and a Bachelor of Science in Child Development and Psychology from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, she blends strong clinical training with years of experience across multiple mental health settings.
Penny Marsh brings a unique blend of warmth, honesty, and practical insight to her work as a therapist. From an early age, she was the friend people turned to for clarity, support, and grounded advice—the one who could listen with empathy while offering the truth that needed to be said. Today, she brings that same presence into the therapy room, creating a space where clients feel safe, supported, and gently challenged in meaningful ways.
Penny Marsh brings a unique blend of warmth, honesty, and practical insight to her work as a therapist. From an early age, she was the friend people turned to for clarity, support, and grounded advice—the one who could listen with empathy while offering the truth that needed to be said. Today, she brings that same presence into the therapy room, creating a space where clients feel safe, supported, and gently challenged in meaningful ways.
I work with adults and teens throughout California via telehealth, and specialize in anxiety, trauma, depression, and family conflict.
I have great passion for working with parents to support their children and manage challenges associated with new parenthood. I work to help my clients navigate life stressors, adjustments, impacts of past traumas, current social pressures, and familial difficulties to assist them and their families in functioning in a healthy and fulfilling way.
I work with adults and teens throughout California via telehealth, and specialize in anxiety, trauma, depression, and family conflict.
I have great passion for working with parents to support their children and manage challenges associated with new parenthood. I work to help my clients navigate life stressors, adjustments, impacts of past traumas, current social pressures, and familial difficulties to assist them and their families in functioning in a healthy and fulfilling way.
Her work honors the idea that healing is not about becoming someone new, but rediscovering the person you’ve always been beneath layers of fear, trauma, or overwhelm.
Her therapeutic style is rooted in the mind-body connection, weaving together mindfulness, somatic techniques, and nervous system regulation to help clients feel more grounded and present. Angela incorporates trauma-informed practices and EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), to inform her approach to treatment.
Her work honors the idea that healing is not about becoming someone new, but rediscovering the person you’ve always been beneath layers of fear, trauma, or overwhelm.
Her therapeutic style is rooted in the mind-body connection, weaving together mindfulness, somatic techniques, and nervous system regulation to help clients feel more grounded and present. Angela incorporates trauma-informed practices and EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), to inform her approach to treatment.
I am a Behavioral Therapist committed to helping individuals navigate life's highs and lows with clarity, resilience, and purpose. Whether you're facing personal challenges or seeking growth, I offer compassionate, evidence-based support to guide you forward. Let's build a path to lasting change together.
I am a Behavioral Therapist committed to helping individuals navigate life's highs and lows with clarity, resilience, and purpose. Whether you're facing personal challenges or seeking growth, I offer compassionate, evidence-based support to guide you forward. Let's build a path to lasting change together.
My focus is on individuals and couples, addressing Personality Disorders, Addiction, Relationship struggles, Stress & Anxiety, and ADHD.
I have extensive experience working with addiction, personality disorders, psychotic disorders, relationship struggles and communication, and cognitive functioning disorders. I provide an inviting and calm environment and presence.
My focus is on individuals and couples, addressing Personality Disorders, Addiction, Relationship struggles, Stress & Anxiety, and ADHD.
I have extensive experience working with addiction, personality disorders, psychotic disorders, relationship struggles and communication, and cognitive functioning disorders. I provide an inviting and calm environment and presence.
Jens brings a calm, supportive presence to therapy, helping clients shift their focus from what’s going wrong to what is possible. His work centers on developing practical insight, strengthening emotional resilience, and building skills that support clients in their day-to-day lives. By integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness, he helps individuals remain grounded in the present moment rather than becoming stuck in old patterns or past difficulties.
Jens brings a calm, supportive presence to therapy, helping clients shift their focus from what’s going wrong to what is possible. His work centers on developing practical insight, strengthening emotional resilience, and building skills that support clients in their day-to-day lives. By integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness, he helps individuals remain grounded in the present moment rather than becoming stuck in old patterns or past difficulties.
Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed and unsure how to find new coping strategies?
In our first session, we'll begin with brief introductions, explain my practice, and then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. I explain what confidentiality entails and the modalities I use that may help address the struggles you are facing.
Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed and unsure how to find new coping strategies?
In our first session, we'll begin with brief introductions, explain my practice, and then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. I explain what confidentiality entails and the modalities I use that may help address the struggles you are facing.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who has experience working with domestic violence survivors, the LGBTQ community, gender issues, addiction disorders, personality disorders, and grief counseling. I practice a solution focus, person-centered approach. In a judgement free space, I use a non-authoritative approach that allows clients to take more of a lead in discussions so that, in the process, they can discover their own solutions.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who has experience working with domestic violence survivors, the LGBTQ community, gender issues, addiction disorders, personality disorders, and grief counseling. I practice a solution focus, person-centered approach. In a judgement free space, I use a non-authoritative approach that allows clients to take more of a lead in discussions so that, in the process, they can discover their own solutions.
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Anxiety Therapists
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
What are the most common types of treatment for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.